How Much Does it Cost to Replace a VW Beetle Water Pump at Home?

The exact DIY water pump replacement cost depends on several factors, including:

The cost of the replacement part

Where you buy your replacement part

The value of your time

Unless your time is worth more than $100 per hour, you’ll save money in labor by doing it yourself. You can also save more money by ordering a genuine OEM replacement water pump online instead of at a VW dealership. It’s because OEM parts at certain authorized websites, like VW Parts Vortex, are available at wholesale prices. Dealers usually mark up the prices of their parts by about 30%.

For example, this water pump for 2012-2013 Beetles costs about $300 at a VW dealership, while it’s only $200 on our website. Our price for the water pump is 33% cheaper than the price you’d find at a dealership.